9/12 Numismatic Collecting News

		Pennies and Nickels – The Mint Should Stop Making Them September 12, 2010 at 7:22 PM     Now, I have heard arguments to abolish the US cent and nickel, but video blogger John Green took his rant to the next level. In this clip, he makes it clear that he hates pennies. (...) Read the rest of Pennies and Nickels – The Mint Should Stop Making Them (24 words)
		2010 Silver Eagle Rationing Ends September 12, 2010 at 6:57 PM     The US Mint took a giant leap towards fulfilling the dreams of many collectors this past week when it quietly announced an end to the rationing of the bullion American Silver Eagles. What this means for collectors is a slight increase in the chance that the Mint might be able to strike the 2010 Proof American Silver Eagles this year after all.  Readers will recall that testimony earlier this summer from Mint Director Ed Moy indicated that in order to insure their release, Congress would have to act... Full Article: US Mint Ends Ration of Bullion Silver Eagles - WorldMintCoins.com Related posts: 2010 American Eagle Silver Proof Coins Information July 2010 Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales
		Sacagawea Greatest US Mint Coin Error September 12, 2010 at 6:47 PM     In commemoration of the new book, the 100 Greatest U.S. Error Coins by David Camire, Nicholas Brown and legendary error dealer Fred Weinberg, we've decided to discuss the greatest error in United States history… the 2000 Sacagawea Mule. Debuting in May of 2000, this slip up was destined to make history. At the time, it was the only known "mule" coin in United States history. For those who are not professional numismatists, a mule is a pairing of two different coin designs on one coin — in this case, a State Quarter and the brand new Sacagawea dollar... Full Article: 2000 Sacagawea Mule Coin - CoinNews.net Related posts: Sacagawea dollar leaves nine-year numismatic legacy – Coin World Mint Stats: Sacagawea $1 Bags and Rolls Come Back
		U.S. Domestic Silver Production vs. US Mint $1 Silver Eagle Coin Sales September 12, 2010 at 6:40 PM     In Title 31 of the US Code, the United States Mint is required by law to supply "in quantities sufficient to meet public demand, one dollar silver bullion coins of specified size, weight, and design." This law is widely referenced, and I have criticized the US Mint in the past when it fails to meet consumer demand because of poor planning, despite the availability of silver. However, there is an incredible amount of confusion about a second law which allegedly states that the US Mint must supply its silver "blanks" from domestic resources. At present, two of these resources are ... Full Article: Silver Eagle Sales Nearing Domestic Silver Production - SilverCoinsToday.com Related posts: US Mint 2009 Silver Eagle Bullion Coins Gone Forever U.S. Mint Halts Production of Two American Eagle Gold Coins – Coin News
		2010 Proof Gold Eagles for October September 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM     CoinNews.net speculated earlier this year about the production chances for 2010 Proof Gold Eagles. Throw past speculation out the window. The United States Mint is already producing and will sell four different sized proof Gold Eagles later this year, U.S. Mint spokesman Michael White confirmed Tuesday, September 7. An exact date is yet to be announced but the one-ounce, half-ounce, quarter-ounce and tenth-ounce... Full Article: 2010 Proof Gold Eagles in Production for October - CoinNews.net Related posts: October US Mint Coin Production Figures 2010 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins in the News